My Kids Favorite Oatmeal Recipe

My kids love a bowl of chocolate chip oatmeal for breakfast and their mama loves finding creative ways to give this breakfast a nutritional boost.

Here’s what I do:

I cook the oats in the microwave for three minutes (if you are anti-microwave, you can also do this on the stovetop).

Remove, and slowly stir in some egg whites. Not only do the egg whites add an extra kick of protein to the oats but they also make them super creamy. #winwin Just be sure to add them slowly so they don’t scramble.

Then back in the microwave for one minute. They should be super creamy and yummy when they are done.

Stir in some coconut oil and cinnamon. The extra healthy fats keep the kids full longer and I like that the coconut oil and cinnamon help to support immunity as well. As far as I’m concerned, kids can never have too many immunity boosters!

Top with your favorite toppings. In this case, chocolate chips. But I also love fresh berries and nuts or nut butter swirled in.

If you want to see me make these oats in real time, be sure to watch this video from FaceBook LIVE.

About Dani

Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.

You can easily make this on stove top – just need to be sure that when you add the whites the oats are not too hot! Try adding a splash of cold water to the pot right before adding the egg whites and then stir until the oats look creamy. THEN you can bring the heat back up.